CIS: Photographic Film Market 2025

Photographic Film Market Size in CIS

In 2021, after three years of growth, there was decline in the CIS photographic film market, when its value decreased by -0.9% to $X. In general, consumption, however, recorded a perceptible decrease. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Photographic Film Production in CIS

In value terms, photographic film production reduced to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a noticeable descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Photographic Film Exports

Exports in CIS

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of photographic plates and film, photographic paper, paperboard and textiles and instant print film, sensitized, unexposed, when their volume increased by 8.2% to X square meters. Total exports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports decreased by -17.6% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 53% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X square meters in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, photographic film exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports posted resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 36%. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Russia (X square meters) was the largest exporter of photographic plates and film, photographic paper, paperboard and textiles and instant print film, sensitized, unexposed, generating 66% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Belarus (X square meters), making up a 32% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to photographic film exports from Russia stood at +2.6%. At the same time, Belarus (+16.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Belarus emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the CIS, with a CAGR of +16.0% from 2012-2021. Belarus (+19 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Russia saw its share reduced by -17.7% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the largest photographic film supplier in the CIS, comprising 88% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belarus ($X), with an 11% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Russia amounted to +11.3%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in the CIS amounted to $X per square meter, picking up by 22% against the previous year. Export price indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, photographic film export price increased by +101.4% against 2013 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per square meter), while Belarus amounted to $X per square meter.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (+8.5%).

Photographic Film Imports

Imports in CIS

In 2021, imports of photographic plates and film, photographic paper, paperboard and textiles and instant print film, sensitized, unexposed in the CIS skyrocketed to X square meters, with an increase of 42% against 2020 figures. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable contraction. The volume of import peaked at X square meters in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, photographic film imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a noticeable decline. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Russia dominates imports structure, finishing at X square meters, which was approx. 81% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Kazakhstan (X square meters), comprising a 7.1% share of total imports. Belarus (X square meters), Uzbekistan (X square meters), Kyrgyzstan (X square meters) and Azerbaijan (X square meters) held a little share of total imports.

Imports into Russia decreased at an average annual rate of -5.3% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Kyrgyzstan (+7.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Kyrgyzstan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the CIS, with a CAGR of +7.0% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Azerbaijan (-1.2%), Uzbekistan (-1.9%), Belarus (-3.2%) and Kazakhstan (-8.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Uzbekistan increased by +2.5 percentage points. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported photographic plates and film, photographic paper, paperboard and textiles and instant print film, sensitized, unexposed in the CIS, comprising 80% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kazakhstan ($X), with a 7.8% share of total imports. It was followed by Belarus, with a 5.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Russia totaled -2.9%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Kazakhstan (-0.6% per year) and Belarus (-3.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the CIS stood at $X per square meter in 2021, with a decrease of -8.3% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.6%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 22% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per square meter in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belarus ($X per square meter), while Kyrgyzstan ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Azerbaijan (+10.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :